ICAC Commissioner concludes successful visit to Vienna with UNODC

VIENNA, Sept. 1, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- ICAC Commissioner Mr. Woo Ying-ming concluded a five-day visit to Vienna, Austria, where he met with the newly appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ms. Monica Juma. The meeting marked the first bilateral engagement between the two organizations and laid the groundwork for enhanced collaboration.

During the visit, Mr. Woo and Ms. Juma discussed the potential for launching a high-level anti-corruption cooperation initiative in Hong Kong in the coming year. They highlighted the ICAC and UNODC's longstanding partnership, which has resulted in the successful implementation of over 20 initiatives over the past three years. These initiatives include co-organizing training programs in Hong Kong and capacity-building efforts for law enforcement agencies worldwide, as well as producing anti-corruption guidebooks.

A key highlight of the visit was an anti-corruption workshop under the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network). At the event, Mr. Woo and representatives from ICAC's various directorates introduced their newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) enforcement system, "Tianma," and its development blueprint to over 130 experts from 70 anti-corruption, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies.

Mr. Woo emphasized that "Fighting tech with better tech is a strategic priority for the ICAC. As technology evolves, law enforcement must keep pace. We believe that 'Tianma' can serve as a model for others to follow in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance their investigative capabilities."

The introduction of "Tianma" received a warm response from the workshop attendees. The system, developed by the ICAC since last year, consolidates and analyzes information using AI, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of computer forensics and forensic accounting. Mr. Woo noted that the system is based on real-world experience and is designed to guide global anti-corruption efforts in the technology arena.

"ICAC is committed to sharing its experience and expertise with the international community," said Mr. Woo. "We hope that 'Tianma' can inspire our counterparts to harness the power of artificial intelligence for more efficient and effective investigations."

The visit to Vienna also included a meeting with Mr. Yin Haigang, Charge d'affaires of the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations and Other International Organisations in Vienna. The ICAC delegation used the opportunity to share their anti-corruption work and discuss potential areas for further collaboration.

Accompanying Mr. Woo on his visit were Director of Investigation (Government Sector) of the Operations Department Mr. Choi Shu-keung, Assistant Director Mr. Paul Lau Chi-ho, Principal Investigator Mr. Eric Yong Chi-hung, Chief International Cooperation Officer Ms. Crystal Lee Ngan-yan, and Chief Academy Officer Mr. Karson Li Tsz-hin.

The ICAC's ongoing commitment to leveraging technology in its anti-corruption efforts underscores the organization's dedication to fighting corruption and enhancing global law enforcement capabilities.